Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Systems Engineer – Avionics Integration (2 Openings) Location: 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 Contract Duration: 6–12 months Pay Rate: $55–$60/hour (straight time only) Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard office hours Work Arrangement: Onsite only Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field Employment Type: W2 Contract Position OverviewThis role supports cockpit avionics development for U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation platforms including the A/MH-6R, MH-60M, and MH-47G. Responsibilities include:Designing, validating, and verifying avionics systems requirementsExecuting platform-specific testing in lab environments, including robustness and ad-hoc testing (schedule flexibility required during formal test phases)Collaborating with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders on Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) buildsUsing engineering tools such as TNT, DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft Office, and SVNInvestigating lab hardware and integration interfaces between Collins Aerospace and government-furnished equipment Required QualificationsHands-on systems engineering experienceFamiliarity with avionics data buses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429)Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Preferred QualificationsExperience with military avionics systemsProficiency with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA, and Microsoft Office Suite